nothing drains me more these days and it's not like i'm out jogging in it either! just walking up to the store and/or driving around in my truck (even with the air cranked to the max) still makes me crazy tired more so than any of my gym workouts. which is why i'm glad this little guy will be outta here before the texas heat really shows out. God bless and be with you preggo mama's this summer (wherever you are)! i mean that sincerely. be safe, stay hydrated, and stay indoors.

the weekend was rather warm too, so Chiso and i jumped at the chance to hit the pool with my sis, Michelle, and her daughter, cousin Livvy. time for swimming lessons for these two. we did a family maternity shoot last month and i totally want to do a look in my bikini now! i enjoyed wearing it and sporting my bump. most likely Sonny will have to be the camera man for that though, lol.

remember that summer stir fry i made? i finally got some shrimp from HEB and made it again. this time i added red bell pepper and yellow squash too since they were on sale. and yall know the more color in your meals, the better.

i have still been eating the heck out of nectarines these past few days. i can't get enough of them! plus the longer they sit in the fridge the softer they become. so i must eat them while they are still crisp. all of them.

was sad to finish the last of this stir fry today for lunch but it'll be back soon.

Q: do i ever feel my bump is too small?

A: during my first pregnancy? yeah. this time around? nah. when people ask me (especially at the gym) how far along i am these days, 'almost 10 months' is the last thing they expect to hear. their faces say it all, and 'you're so tiny!!!' is usually soon to follow. then the women reflect back on their own journeys and express how ginormous they were compared to me before delivering, and the men usually tell me the same about their wives, sisters, friends, etc!! never, ever gets old. i welcome the questions (yes, the same ones over and over ;) ) and LOVE to discuss my journey with anyone willing to listen! i enjoy hearing all about other women's preggo stories by the same token as they are all unique. anyway, that darn, 'every woman is different' statement refers to, well, everything, including bump size. the 'right' size doesn't exist. also: bump size is not an indicator of your baby's weight. mom's height, weight, activity level, the way baby is positioned, how much fluid present, etc, etc, etc...... so.many.factors. so don't compare bumps. especially if you trust your OB and he/she assures you that you and baby are on track every check-up, just as mine has! done deal ^^'.

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